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  1. Hydro-idi

    7.3 IDI injectors

    Typ4 sells stanadyne injectors. Far superior than delphis now days. I would go through him if you are in need of a set.
  2. Hydro-idi

    Reboring old 6.9 block

    You won’t find any pinholes in a 6.9 block bored .020 over. Haven’t heard of anyone having cavitation problems with a 6.9 block. They are stout. You got plenty more meat on the bone to rebuild that engine. If I recall correctly, a stock 6.9 block would have to be bored out 120-140 thousandths...
  3. Hydro-idi

    A truck tougher than Slave lake?

    You talking about the pickup or the two idiots in the vid? LOL
  4. Hydro-idi

    Super Fridgid Temps = Ign Key Tough to Turn!

    I would try something like WD-40 or marvel mystery oil. That’ll loosen it up. Or wrap a hot hand towel around ignition.
  5. Hydro-idi

    Before and after

    Looks really nice. I would touch up that rear window area and call it good. Cosmetic stuff is nothing but $$$ and eye glitter anyways
  6. Hydro-idi

    Sticky drum brakes

    If your parking brake sets to the floor, this is a sure indicator that your rear brake shoes are out of adjustment. Fully pressed, the emergency brake should go about halfway down.
  7. Hydro-idi

    Engine oil for 7.3 idi?

    I used good old Walmart supertech 15w-40 in my idi when I had it. Seemed to be a really good oil, and currently run supertech synthetic oils in all my vehicles. Like already mentioned, these engines burn rotella oil somewhat quickly so I would use anything other than that.
  8. Hydro-idi

    This stumped a Ford mechanic...

    Looks like that would burn down your truck if you did plug it in.
  9. Hydro-idi

    Looking for a late-production 6.9 engine

    An 84 block will have the press in style oil squirters.
  10. Hydro-idi

    This stumped a Ford mechanic...

    Hahaha yeah, had that problem many times with my idi :rolleyes:
  11. Hydro-idi

    This stumped a Ford mechanic...

    Makes no sense. So the previous owner is saying if the engine is a quart low, it won’t start with ether? :bs
  12. Hydro-idi

    Johnson Hylift Lifters

    Also sent you a pm.
  13. Hydro-idi

    Johnson Hylift Lifters

    I called Johnson hylift and told them my year/model of rig and they looked up the correct lifters for my application. tel: (800) 441-1400
  14. Hydro-idi

    Johnson Hylift Lifters

    And no, I didn’t spend $420 on a set lol. Think I paid around $8-$10 per lifter last year.
  15. Hydro-idi

    Johnson Hylift Lifters

    Yes I used them in my rebuild. You can also call & make sure your getting the right ones. If I recall, they were way cheaper than anyone else for a set. Quality is damn good as well.
  16. Hydro-idi

    Sad to say some goodbyes

    Nice truck you’ll be happy with that engine and transmission combination. A farmer I know has about 550k on his 7.3 powerstroke. No major repairs to this day. Keep a spare cam position sensor with you at all times. They tend to go out periodically and at the wrong place & time.
  17. Hydro-idi

    This stumped a Ford mechanic...

    Mine has the manual shift lever on the floor. I’m sure it’s different than an idi transfer case, but they all do the same damn thing.....or their supposed to lol
  18. Hydro-idi

    This stumped a Ford mechanic...

    Since we are on the subject, what causes a transfer case to not go into 4lo? Last week I tried to get my 6.7 into 4lo and that sob would not go into that gear. Only 4hi and neutral. Something must be all haywire in there, just don’t know what.
  19. Hydro-idi

    This stumped a Ford mechanic...

    Good idear
  20. Hydro-idi

    This stumped a Ford mechanic...

    I smell a little bullshit here. So they saw smoke coming from truck and then THEIR hired mechanic says everything is ok huh. It’ll probably be a rude awaking when you get it running sorry to say
  21. Hydro-idi

    RADIATOR QUALITY

    My votes on champion radiators. Ran 2 so far (1 in 87 f250 & 1 in jeep yj). Quality seems very good and price is even better. Haven’t had an overheating issue with either vehicle. People also swear by Rodney red radiators. But the price is high, typically more than what these rigs are worth lol.
  22. Hydro-idi

    Watch those air filters.

    Those air filter sensors are damn near useless. The shop i go for oil changes to used to base air filter replacement on that sensor when I would bring my 6.7 psd in for service. The sensor read good so they wouldn’t change filter. Then one day noticed a serious lack of power. Took airfilter off...
  23. Hydro-idi

    My 1st Blackstone-Labs report,

    Personally, I wouldn’t bother with an oil analysis unless I was running super extended oil change intervals. They are good at getting a guy all worked up because his engine is wearing too quickly lol. If your really concerned about it, run two quarts of marvel mystery oil in engine about 500...
  24. Hydro-idi

    87 Crew Cab w/ 6 doors

    Oh yeah lol. Kinda hard to remember all the projects you’ve done LOL.
  25. Hydro-idi

    87 Crew Cab w/ 6 doors

    That teal blue dually sure was nice, and in pristine condition. Too bad you couldn’t do a simple idi swap to it -Drool

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